Knee decisions — 2025

The Board denied several claims for increased ratings and service connection, dismissing or denying the appeals based on the evidence of record.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral hip disability, non-ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy, and bilateral knee disability to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, while dismissing the appeals for low back disability and emphysema. The remaining claims were remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's low back, right elbow, and left knee disabilities as there was no evidence that these conditions began during active service or are otherwise related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, right ankle, and right knee disabilities as the evidence did not support a nexus between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.

The Board denied service connection for right and left knee pain, but remanded the claims for a left foot disability and tinnitus due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for a left knee disability due to an inadequate medical opinion that did not consider the Veteran's theory of entitlement regarding repetitive heavy lifting and overuse in service.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including an acquired psychiatric disorder, sleep disorders, right foot disability, migraine, erectile dysfunction, and right elbow, shoulder, and knee disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hip disability, back disability, and scars as secondary to knee or back surgery due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service. The claim for skin condition was remanded.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for right and left knee disorders due to an inadequate statement of reasons or bases in its previous decision.

The Board granted service connection for left knee anterior cruciate ligament tear with PFPS and right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome based on the Veteran's credible lay statements regarding in-service injuries and continuous symptoms since service.

The Board granted service connection for degenerative arthritis of the right and left knees, but remanded the issue of a low back disability for further development.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for rheumatoid arthritis of various body parts due to in-service exposure to hazardous materials, as an addendum opinion is needed.

The appeal was dismissed because the proposed changes in effective dates had not been finalized at the time of the Veteran's notice of disagreement.

The Board denied service connection for all the claimed conditions as there was no evidence of a current disability or that any of the disabilities were related to active military service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various disabilities, including an acquired psychiatric disorder and multiple musculoskeletal and respiratory conditions, to ensure compliance with VA's duty to assist by obtaining necessary medical examinations.

The Board denied service connection for a scar on the right big toe region and denied increased ratings for various service-connected conditions, including right hip strain and right knee osteoarthritis. The Board also remanded several issues for further development.

The Board granted service connection for a right shoulder disability and increased the rating for obstructive sleep apnea to 50 percent, while denying service connection for hypertension and other claims.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and higher initial disability ratings of 70%, 40%, and 20% for PTSD, back disability, and left lower extremity radiculopathy respectively. The claims for higher ratings for right hip limitations and eye photophobia were denied.

The Board remands the claims for further evaluation of the Veteran's right and left knee osteoarthritis due to deficiencies in a recent VA examination report.